The Hollister High boys hoopers will find out just where they
stand tonight when they tangle with height-enhanced Live Oak in the
semifinals of the Bob Hagen Classic at Gilroy High.
GILROY – The Hollister High boys hoopers will find out just where they stand tonight when they tangle with height-enhanced Live Oak in the semifinals of the Bob Hagen Classic at Gilroy High.
The Balers (8-1) face the Acorns (8-1) at 6:30 p.m. Live Oak, which features a huge frontline, is ranked 11th in the Central Coast Section.
Hollister earned the right with a first round win over Aptos on Thursday, 61-45. Kyle Sharp continued his fine preseason with a career-high 30 points. Sharp had 11 field goals to go with eight free throws.
“It was a great win,” said Baler head coach David Kaplansky, who has the Balers off to their best start in years. “We held them to 14 points in the first half with some great defense.”
Broc Sondgroth went 6-for-6 from the line down the stretch and had eight points, while Anthony Butler had 12 points for the Balers. Danny Brooks had eight points, as well.
“I scored mostly on putbacks,” said Sharp. “The whole team played well. We can win tonight if we can get inside and get them in foul trouble. We also have to be hot from outside.”
If the Balers win tonight, they’ll be in the championship game on Saturday at 2 p.m. The third place game is at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
